Description
This Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Crisp cucumber slices are tossed in a tangy and savory dressing, making it a delicious side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
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Cucumber Salad:
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Place cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 15 minutes. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Make Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until sugar dissolves.
- Toss Salad: Add cucumbers, sesame seeds, and green onions to the bowl. Toss until well coated.
- Chill and Serve: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors develop.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use Persian cucumbers.
- Add thinly sliced carrots or radishes for more color and texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired spiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
